GNSC Wadia Statement Mods/Heard Them?

Rja,

Have you first maximized the benefit with power cords, a power conditioner, optical cables, and a proper stand? Those things each can add a very dramatic benefit, plus you won't be without your CD player while it is being upgraded. I cannot comment upon the perceived benefit going from reference to statement, since this wasn't the path I took. If you are looking to upgrade the Wadia, I would send both in at the same time so that you have less total time without.

Rob

Steve....if you still are reading this thread:

Could you please describe the differences between the reference level modification...and the statement level modification.

What additional benefits is one likely to hear? I just can't imagine improvement over the reference...but I said that when I moved from the GNSC maxed out WT-2000 only to be amazed at the superiority of the GNSC modified 270se.

Harry

Harry,

I would be more than willing to discuss the differences between the upgrades, but I really prefer to do it off-line directly with people.

In general terms though, the Statement upgrades are our "statement" of what is possible with great CD playback gear like the Wadia units and the impact we can have on them. They are very exhaustive upgrades that are designed to squeeze every last drop of performance out of the units. Happy to go into more detail with you, or anyone else who's interested, directly.

BTW, only two 270's and two 27's have had the Statement upgrade so far....initial customer reactions are very positive...I'm sure that info will be shared as the units burn in fully. A third set of these units is being shipped out now...I'm pretty sure that at least one of these guys is an audiogon member.

There are quite a few 860's and 861's that have been upgraded to the Statement level...those customer comments are readily available.

Regards,
Steve

I own a Statement Mod done by Steve on my Wadia. Steve's work is pure genius. He really makes the playback sound analog. Not only that, but he is a truthful, hard working individual who has the customer's interest in mind. I once asked him if he could work his magic on an amplifier I used to own and he told me I would be wasting my money. I really respect that.

But is it better than the Meitner? Just kidding, guys!